Bridgewater College Admissions Profile
Bridgewater College is located in Bridgewater, VA. It serves roughly 1,379 students with a student-faculty ratio near 12:1. Recent admissions cycles report an acceptance rate around 91%. Estimated in-state tuition is $39,800 ($39,800 for out-of-state). Graduates report median earnings near $39,400.
At Bridgewater, we believe that the great possibilities in life are realized in what we build together. So we've designed your experience here as an ever-growing network of connections. You'll connect with big ideas, great mentors and classmates whose life stories will help you see the world from different perspectives. Your academics, extracurriculars and social life all combine into one cohesive experience. And because we’re all working together – from our student-artists to our student-athletes – you’ll see more possibilities for your life on campus and beyond.
Admissions Snapshot
- Acceptance rate: 91%
- First-year retention: 77%
- Graduation rate: 49%
Costs & Financial Aid
- In-state tuition: $39,800
- Out-of-state tuition: $39,800
- Average net price: $56,195
- Pell grant recipients: 31%
Academic Highlights
- Popular program: Engineering
- Popular program: Research
- Popular program: Science
- Popular program: Technology
- Popular program: Liberal Arts
- Popular program: Business
- Popular program: Education
- Popular program: Communication
- Popular program: Music
- Popular program: Art & Design
- Popular program: Economics
- Popular program: Finance/Accounting
Student Experience
- Campus life: Athletics
- Campus life: Co-op/Internship Opportunities
- Campus life: Disability Services
- Campus life: Intramural/Club Sports
- Campus life: LGBTQIA Services
- Campus life: On-Campus Housing
- Campus life: Religious Affiliation
- Campus life: Study Abroad
- Campus life: Undergraduate Research
- Campus life: Honors Program
Upcoming Admissions Events
- Saturday Group Visit: April 11, 2026 at 10:00 AM (On-campus) — campus tour
- Admitted Students Day: April 18, 2026 at 9:00 AM (On-campus) — preview day
- Saturday Group Visit: April 25, 2026 at 10:00 AM (On-campus) — campus tour
- Login: June 25, 2026 at 8:30 AM (On-campus) — preview day
Career Outcomes
Median graduate earnings reach $39,400, underscoring the return on investment for Bridgewater College students.
Admissions & Testing
- Acceptance rate: 91%
- Test midpoints: 1,127 SAT / 25 ACT
- Test policy: Test-optional
- First-year retention: 77%
- Graduation rate: 49%
Student Profile
- Student-faculty ratio: 12:1
- Gender mix: 0% female / 1% male